Rudranath Kalpeshwar Trek
Rudranath Kalpeshwar Trek is one of the Panch Kedars.Rudranath Kalpeshwar is believed that the face of Lord Shiva appeared here, and he is worshipped as Neelkanth Mahadev. The temple is bounded by Surya Kund, Chandra Kund, Tara Kund, Manas Kund. The magnificent peaks of Nanda Devi, Trishul and Nanda Ghunti can be seen from here. The trekking trail passes through beautiful wild orchards, lush green meadows, and high ridges.
Kalpeshwar houses the famous Kalpavriksha. This tree is believed to fulfill all the wishes of a person. The small rock temple of Kalpeshwar is situated at a height of 23,134 meters. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kalpeshwar is surrounded by dense woods and also terraced fields that lie in the Urgam valley.
The trekking trail: Helang “ Devgaon “ Kalpeshwar “ Devgaon “ Dumak “ Panar “ Rudranath “ Panar “ Sagar
On this moderate level trek expedition, you cross some of the most picturesque hamlets, enchanting landscapes, and witness some of the most splendid views including magnificent Himalayas Treks; Alaknanda carving; insider views of Nanda Devi; and more.
How to Reach
By Air: Nearest airport is Jolly Grant, Dehradun, and nearest railhead is in Rishikesh. Sagar can be the entry point for trek to Rudranath. Its a 22 km trek that will lead you to Rudranath.
From Rudraprayag to Helang: Regular buses ply on this route and it takes around 5 hours to reach Helang from Rudraprayag. Also, one can hire a taxi that will take around 3 and half hour.
Exact Location: Rudranath and Kalpeshwar are situated in Sagar village which is 4+ km from Gopeshwar. District: Chamoli
Nearest Town: Gopeshwar (4+ km).
Trek Length: Approx. 62 km
Advisory: Its better to acclimatise for the high altitude before starting this trek
Best Time to Visit: October to November
Things to Carry
- Walking stick
- Hiking shoes
- Woolen clothes
- Water, juices, snacks
- Electric torch
- Medical kit
- A good compass
- An extra pair of clothes
Other Attractions in the Vicinity
Ugram: This highly enchanting valley is situated at an elevation of 2134 m. Ugram is dotted with terraced fields and lust green forests.